Dear Colleagues:
In difficult economic times like these, charitable giving is more important than ever. It is truly the American (and Drexel) way to step up in times of crises to protect our fellow citizens from hopelessness and despair. At the same time, we cannot lose sight of the ongoing need to fight deadly diseases, protect the environment and ensure social justice and equality. For all of these reasons, the Dragon Drive is proud to support these worthy organizations:
• AIDS Fund
• Bread & Roses Community Fund
• Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (new for 2009!)
• Environmental Fund for Pennsylvania
• United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
• Women's Way
As employees of Drexel University and the Drexel University College of Medicine, we are fortunate to work for an institution which continues to be successful in so many ways. It is truly a privilege for us to be in a position to help others in need. Faculty and staff have long recognized this fact and always respond superbly to the Dragon Drive. Since the Dragon Drive began in 2001, over $625,000 has been raised to help meet human needs throughout the Delaware Valley, and this year we are seeking to exceed the 2008 total of $75,000. An equally important goal is to keep employee participation high and surpass the count of 625 donors who gave last year.
The Dragon Drive enthusiastically supports the Drexel Green initiative. In order to reduce excess paper, the Dragon Drive payroll deduction pledge form is available only online, and its functionality has been dramatically improved for this year. Click here to pledge. Complete the form online, submit the data, and then print out a copy for your original signature. Give the signed form to your department captain or send it to the Payroll Department for handling. (NOTE: Payroll won't process your payroll deduction request without an original signature.)
For those who prefer to give by cash or check, the Dragon Drive is pleased to offer four opportunities to make your gift directly to the charity of your choice. Four Days of Caring will be held on Friday, October 2nd, Tuesday, October 20th, Thursday, October 22nd, and Thursday, October 29th. Please visit our Dragon Drive Schedule here to see all of the specific times and locations. Charity representatives will be on hand to share information and receive your support by cash or check, and refreshments will be served.
To make the Dragon Drive lots of fun as well as very successful, several of our University vendors have stepped in to help by donating valuable prizes. All donors are eligible and will be entered into a drawing to select the winners. Please click here (coming soon!) to view a complete list of prizes.
It has never been more important for us to pull together and make sure that those hurt by economic turmoil have the help they need to get through these tough times. At the same time, we must not lose sight of those efforts that will make our society cleaner, safer and fairer.
Thank you in advance for coming together and supporting the 2009 Dragon Drive.
The Dragon Drive Committee
Emily Boland, Administrative Assistant, Human Resources
Joseph Campbell, Assistant Vice President, Student Life and Administrative Services
Julie Christoph, Consultant, Human Resources
Qadim Ghani, Business Manager, Human Resources
Kenneth Goldman, Associate Vic e President, Institutional Advancement
Keyanah Jones, Administrative Assistant, Human Resources
Danielle Kaczinski, Associate Consultant, Human Resources
Kathleen Maertzig, Senior Systems Administrator, University Procurement
Christopher Plummer, Director, Student Life and Administrative Services
Heather Redfern, Associate Director, University Relations
Deborah Rizzo, Director, Contract Compliance and Administration, University Procurement
Darlene Scott, Senior HRIS Specialist, Human Resources Information Systems
Lindsay Snyder, Project Administrator, Human Resources Information Systems
Kimberly Stott, Director & HR Partner, Human Resources
Alexander Zahradnik, Graphic and Web Designer, Student Life and Administrative Services
P. S. If you want to keep your gift close to home, note that the Eleventh Street Family Health Services Center, operated by Drexel's College of Nursing and Health Professions, provides quality health care to vulnerable North Philadelphia residents and can be supported by using code 14489 under United Way on your pledge form.
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